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Mt. Lemmon, Arizona, located about an hour north of Tucson, is a popular year-round destination. The Mt. Lemmon area offers skiing in the winter and a forested break from desert summer heat the rest of the year. The tiny town of Summerhaven is the gateway to Mt. Lemmon. If you’re visiting the area and need a place to stay, you can choose from several hotels in the north Tucson area.

Best Western Catalina Inn

Located 38 miles from Summerhaven and Mt. Lemmon, the Best Western Catalina Inn offers guests amenities such as a free continental breakfast, an outdoor pool, a business center and a fitness center. All rooms are non-smoking and include a refrigerator, a microwave, a coffeemaker, high-speed Internet access, cable television and in-room movies. The hotel is about 5 miles from the entrance to Catalina State Park. Pets are accepted for a deposit and fee. Best Western Catalina Inn 15691 N Oracle Road Tucson, Arizona, 85739 520-818-9500 bestwestern.com

Lodge at Ventana Canyon

The Lodge at Ventana Canyon is 38 miles from the Summerhaven-Mt. Lemmon area, in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains. Guests can golf on two courses, take tennis lessons from professional instructors and swim in the eight-lane, 25-yard-long pool or in the shallow toddler pool. They can also work out in the 24-hour fitness center, with help from a personal trainer, and relax at the Day Spa, which also offers room service options. Dining options include the Ventana Bar and Grill and the Catalina Room. Guest rooms offer kitchenettes with a microwave, a refrigerator and a coffeemaker, patios or balconies, robes, free high-speed Internet access and televisions. Lodge at Ventana Canyon 6200 North Club House Lane Tucson, AZ 85750 520-577-1400 thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

Loews Ventana Canyon

Loews Ventana Canyon is located 38 miles from Summerhaven and Mt. Lemmon. Guests can play a few holes at the resort's two golf courses, unwind in the full-service spa, play tennis on the lighted courts and rent bicycles. They can also play a game of croquet, ping pong or basketball, or swim in Loews’ two outdoor pools. Guest rooms all include premium linens, robes, flat-screen televisions, on-demand movies, coffeemakers and minibars. Loews also offers a concierge service, meeting space for up to 1,000 guests and 24-hour room service. Guests can enjoy coffee at Vista Barista coffee shop, drinks at the Cascade Lounge, or dining at the Flying V Bar and Grill, Bill’s Grill or the Canyon Cafe. Loews Ventana Canyon 7000 North Resort Drive Tucson, Arizona 85750 520-299-2020 loewshotels.com

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